Tep Pranam
This is a long walkway with a Buddha figure at the far end. Tep Pranam was originally a Buddhist shrine built in the 9th century under the rule of Yasovarman 1, the King that moved the capital to Angkor. It was expanded over the years with 12th century balustrades, 13th century lions and significant [...]
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Phimeanakas
This is an impressive laterite and sandstone pyramid. The lack of surviving carvings leaves it artistically uninteresting, but it is the tallest scalable temple in Angkor Thom providing a nice view from the top. Good to take photos before noon.
Terrace of the Elephant
This is an impressive two and a half metre tall and 300-metre [...]
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Angkor Mini Temples consists of several temples clustered together.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is an incredible temple. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat and an exterior wall. The temple itself is 1 square kilometer and consists of three levels surmounted by a central tower. The stories carved as bas-reliefs are re-told and give a glimpse into [...]
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Phnom Bakheng Sunset Temple
This is a temple mountain. The foundation of Bakheng is carved from the existing rock edifice rather than the latrine and earthfill than most of the other temples. Bakheng’s hilltop location makes it the most popular sunset location in the area. Offering a view of the Tonle Sap lake, Siem Reap town [...]
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Ta Som Tree Root Temple
This is a small beautiful sandstone classical Bayon style temple best photographed in the early morning when the sun is low. Ta Som is the most distant temple on the grand circuit. This temple is currently undergoing construction in April 2008.
There aren’t many stone carvings in this temple but the tree [...]
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Kbal Spean Ancient River Carvings
This is a beautiful jungle on the mountain. The carvings in the river bed are beautiful. Kbal Spean is often referred to as the Valley of the 1,000 Lingas. It is about 12km away from Banteay Srey and can be combined with a trip to Banteay Srei. Kbal Spean is best [...]
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Temple Grand Tour
Preah Khan
This is a huge temple full of carvings. It is in the middle of the jungle with good views. This temple is one of the only examples where round columns were used in its construction.
Praeh Neak Pean
This is s small island temple. It was built in one of the [...]
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Rolous Ancient Temples
Preah Ko
This was one of the first major temples of the empire in the early Khmer capital. Preah Ko’s name “Sacred Bull” derives from the statues of bulls at the front of the central towers
Bakong
This is a sandstone temple and around the temple you can see the local village. Lighting is [...]
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Angkor Archaeological Map
Angkor Archaeological Park consist of a number of main sites to visit, as well as smaller temples.
Central of Angkor consists of the following Angkor Ancient Temples.
Angkor Wat
Ta Phrom Kel
Bakheng
Baksei Chamkrong
Prasat Bei
Thma Bay Kaek
Angkor Thom
Bayon
Bapuon
Elephant Terrace
Leper King Terrace
Phimeanakas and The Royal Palace
Tep Pranam
Preah Pithu
Suor Prat Tower
Mangalartha
The Khleangs
Eastern Angkor consists of the following cluster [...]
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Pre Rup in the East Barray
This is a large temple-mountain with beautifully carved false doors on the upper level. It was traditionally believed to be a funeral temple but in fact it was a state temple of Rajendranarman II. It is a great place to watch sunset.
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